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Alloy selection for service in sulphuric acid (10057)

Reviews the corrosive effect of sulphuric acid at all concentrations, and the influence of contaminants on its corrosivity with a range of materials including steels, stainless steels, nickel-base alloys, lead, titanium, zirconium and tantalum under various conditions. It also briefly discusses sulphuric acid manufacture from three possible feedstocks.

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